Six Outdoor BearWise Basics BearWise® – Created and Supported by State Wildlife Agencies and Bear Biologists • © 2019 Learn More: BearWise.org PHOTO: STEVE UFFMAN Be BearWise OUTDOORS Helping People Live Responsibly with Black Bears Stay Alert & Stay Together Leave No Trash or Food Scraps Keep Dogs Leashed Camp Safely Know What To Do If You See a Bear Carry Bear Spray & Know How To Use It Bear spray is proven to be the easiest and most eﬀective way to deter a bear that threatens you. It doesn’t work like bug repellant, so never spray your tent, campsite or belongings. Letting dogs chase or bark at bears is asking for trouble; don’t force a bear to defend itself. Keep your dogs leashed at all times or leave them at home. Double bag your food when hiking and pack out all food and trash. Leaving scraps, wrappers, or even “harmless” items like apple cores teaches bears to associate trails and campsites with food. Don’t burn food scraps or trash in your ﬁre ring or grill. Set up camp away from dense cover and natural food sources. Cook at least 100 yards from your tent. Do not store food, trash, clothes worn when cooking, or toiletries in your tent. Store in approved bear-resistant containers OR out of sight in a locked vehicle OR suspended at least 10 feet above the ground and 10 feet from any part of the tree. Black bears are seldom aggressive and attacks are rare. If you see a bear before it notices you: stand still, don’t approach, and enjoy the moment; then move away quietly in the opposite direction. If you encounter a bear that’s aware of you: don’t run; running may trigger a chase response. Back away slowly. Visit BearWise.org to learn what to do if a black bear approaches, charges, or follows you. Pay attention to your surroundings and stay together. Avoid walking, hiking, jogging, or cycling alone. Keep kids within sight and close by. Leave earbuds at home and make noise periodically so bears can avoid you.

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Six Outdoor BearWise Basics

Learn More: BearWise.org

PHOTO: STEVE UFFMAN

Be BearWiseOUTDOORS

Helping PeopleLive Responsibly with Black Bears

Stay Alert & Stay Together

Leave No Trash or Food Scraps

Keep Dogs Leashed

Camp Safely

Know What To Do If You See a Bear

Carry Bear Spray & Know How To Use ItBear spray is proven to be the easiest and most effective way to deter a bear that threatens you. It doesn’t work like bug repellant, so never spray your tent, campsite or belongings.

Letting dogs chase or bark at bears is asking for trouble; don’t force a bear to defend itself. Keep your dogs leashed at all times or leave them at home.

Double bag your food when hiking and pack out all food and trash. Leaving scraps, wrappers, or even “harmless” items like apple cores teaches bears to associate trails and campsites with food. Don’t burn food scraps or trash in your fire ring or grill.

Set up camp away from dense cover and natural food sources. Cook at least 100 yards from your tent. Do not store food, trash, clothes worn when cooking, or toiletries in your tent. Store in approved bear-resistant containers OR out of sight in a locked vehicle OR suspended at least 10 feet above the ground and 10 feet from any part of the tree.

Black bears are seldom aggressive and attacks are rare. If you see a bear before it notices you: stand still, don’t approach, and enjoy the moment; then move away quietly in the opposite direction. If you encounter a bear that’s aware of you: don’t run; running may trigger a chase response. Back away slowly. Visit BearWise.org to learn what to do if a black bear approaches, charges, or follows you.

Pay attention to your surroundings and stay together. Avoid walking, hiking, jogging, or cycling alone. Keep kids within sight and close by. Leave earbuds at home and make noise periodically so bears can avoid you.